Family Solicitor

Our client, a national law firm, are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced, Family Solicitor for their office in Birmingham, West Midlands.

My clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects.

Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients.

Job purpose

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Family Law Solicitor used to dealing with a privately funded family caseload including divorce, finances and Children Act matters as well as some advocacy and Legal Aid matters.
• Dealing with private funded caseloads including divorce, finances, Children Act matters and advocacy
• Dealing with legal aid matters
• Manage own caseload of corporate and private clients
• Actively manage and develop client relationships including day to day contact with key clients
• Ensure Family Law knowledge is up to date and is familiar with all relevant legislation
• Liaise closely with other fee earners in the team and with clients
• Timely completion of forms, letters and applications

Requirements:

• 1+ years PQE minimum
• Have a good track record of meeting and exceeding targets
• Good relationship management skills

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• After a year service get birthday off
• Pension
• Medicash
• Flexible working
• Social Events
• Opportunity to earn bonus
• Progression
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office 2 days from home.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.